French Polynesia Percentage of population by degree of urbanization 2026: 64.05 %

French Polynesia's percentage of population by degree of urbanization in 2026 is 64.05 % (estimate), up 0.6% from 2025. It ranks #172 of 237 countries.

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French Polynesia•12 years of data (2015–2026)••United Nations Population Division•

Estimated value for 2026 (interpolated, no direct source).

Historical Trend

Percentage of population by degree of urbanization over timeSome values are estimated based on historical trends

Year-by-Year Data
YearValueChange% ChangeActions
202664.05 %+0.41 %+0.65%
202563.64 %+0.41 %+0.65%
202463.23 %+0.41 %+0.65%
202362.82 %+0.41 %+0.66%
202262.41 %+0.41 %+0.67%
202161.99 %+0.42 %+0.68%
202061.57 %+0.16 %+0.25%
201961.42 %+0.15 %+0.25%
201861.26 %+0.16 %+0.26%
201761.11 %+0.16 %+0.26%
201660.95 %+0.16 %+0.26%
201560.8 %——

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Geo Factbook. (n.d.). French Polynesia: Percentage of population by degree of urbanization. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from https://geofactbook.com/countries/french-polynesia/percentage-of-population-by-degree-of-urbanization

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Frequently Asked Questions About French Polynesia Percentage of population by degree of urbanization

What is French Polynesia's percentage of population by degree of urbanization in 2026?▾

French Polynesia's percentage of population by degree of urbanization is 64.05 % in 2026 (estimate), according to United Nations Population Division.

Is French Polynesia's percentage of population by degree of urbanization increasing or decreasing?▾

French Polynesia's percentage of population by degree of urbanization rose by 0.6% from 2025 (63.64 %) to 2026 (64.05 %). Over the past decade (2016–2026) it rose by 5.1%.

How does French Polynesia rank for percentage of population by degree of urbanization?▾

In 2026, French Polynesia has the 172nd highest percentage of population by degree of urbanization out of 237 countries with data.

What was French Polynesia's percentage of population by degree of urbanization in 2015?▾

In 2015, French Polynesia's percentage of population by degree of urbanization was 60.80 %. By 2026 it rose by 5.4%.

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